Alma College endowment drive gains pledges and asks for more
Alma College moves toward an extended endowment campaign with pledges of 50 000 from the General Board of Education and 75 000 from the General Education Board conditional on raising the first half of the endowment fund. About 60 000 of the 900 000 fund has been raised, leaving 115 000 still to raise. Several named supporters assist in the drive as the college seeks to strengthen its standing among state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Altea College
T. M. Crooks
Presbyterian
Eilen- Hon Beart
General Board of Education
The
Presbyterian Church
Alma College
General Education Board
General Educational Board
Ite
H Board
Meany
Hind Yevtarian
Aicn
Allen Hil Brown
Joseph H. Green
Mt. Pleasant
William H. Mason
Saginaw
W. J. Gelston
Alma
Lewis 8. Brooke
Milford
J. E. Wibber
Royal Oak
Ir. J. Wirt Winning
Kalamazoo
Rev. Bradfield
Detroit
William Roberts
Ithaca
Died Wednesday in This City 84 Year Old Civil War Veteran
Calvin Cowles a long time resident died at the home of George Cowles on Mechanic Street Wednesday night December 22 at age 84 years five months He served in the Civil War as a member of the 12 Michigan Company F and belonged to the William Moyer Post His funeral was from George Cowles home on Friday December 24 with Rev Matt Duffey officiating Also notes two marriages in Charlevoix Mich and a wedding at the bride's home in this city with local officials and church members in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Cowles
George Cowles
Mechanic Street
Cowles
Michigan
William Moyer
Matt Duffey
Riverside Comvery
Elks Hold Yuletide Dance at New Temple Hall
The Elks' Yuletide dance occurred Tuesday night at the East Superior street temple, the first in the new palae. About 150 young people attended as the hall and lighting were praised for their striking appeal. The eleven oclock toast and Elks orchestra provided music, with ample room on the second floor for dancing and favorable comments about the lodge and club room decor.
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Elks’ Temple
East Superior Street
Palae
Elks
Elks Temple
Elke’ Temple
Community Christmas Tree Draws Hundreds for City Kids
The George W. Myers Post No 142 hosted a large community Christmas tree event on Friday evening with gifts for Alma's children. Carols filled the air as hundreds of kids lined State Street for candy, toys, and a visit from Santa. Local veterans and the Women’s Auxiliary organized the setup, while the First Baptist Sunday School presented a program titled The Song in the Sky. A World Wide Guild member died at fifteen, with funeral services held midweek. Dr Manning of Langville is slated to preach at the M E church Sunday at 11:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Myers
Alma
South State Street
Santa Glave
Santy
Legionnaires
Woman's Auxiliary
First Baptist Church
Lower Wrades
Lawrence Shouffer
David Glass
Ruth Jackman
Walter Crandell Woodland
Raymond Rapaon
Vivian Dayton
Mary Brennen
Leslie Strable
Sarah Frances Asreander
Wyatt Brown
Antil
World Wide Guild
Tew. Shoufler
Mise Elsie Strable
Mine Loutee Holntine
Local woman mourns as false telegram spooks family
Mrs Foward McLain of Midland faced renewed sorrow when a Brooklyn telegram claimed her son Leslie McLain but proved a hoax intended to extort $100. The family had already endured conflicting war department notices declaring Leslie dead or missing. Her son Herbert investigated the sender while officials later confirmed the hoax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foward MelLaiin i
Leslie
Leslie McLain
Brooklyn
War Department
Welion
Mrs. McLain
Alma
Herbert
Midland
Venth McLain
Hewie
Loetie
McLain
Installation Held Monday at Alma lodge No 244
A public installation of Alma lodge No 244 F and A M was held in the Masonic Temple with nearly three hundred Masons and guests in attendance. Officers for the coming year were installed led by Worshipful Master Orville Allen, as 126 members entered the lodge during the year. Rev Jackwon leaves Wooster Ohio after ten years as chaplain. Merrill Stuckey received the Past Master’s apron. festivities and a forthcoming Hobo banquet were announced with members urged to wear Hobo dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Lade No
Masonic Temple
Merrill Stuckey
J. M. Montigel
Orville Allen
Carl J. Milliken
Ross Hall
Louis Hutchinson
Leon R. May
William Moody
F. M. Davis
Matt Duffey
Earl Parker
J. B. Fuller
J. E. Fuller
Jackwon
Wooster
Ohio
Alma
Frank O. Parker
Hustlers Class Organizes Activities At Presbyterian Church
The Hustlers Class of the First Presbyterian Church led by Jack Eckles expands with an enrollment of twenty six and an attendance of twenty. Monthly meetings feature a stewing pot luck supper and a "weinle" roast followed by officer elections. The group divides into age based teams five teams strong to ensure broad training with planned games and future stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Jack Eckles
Ely Ues
Erode We
Lagiv Senate
Resignation on table delays Alma city attorney change
James G. Kress, appointed probate judge in Gratiot County, faces a delayed resignation as Alma city attorney. City commission actions remain uncertain, with possible retention until Supreme Court ruling on Purcell replevin case. The dispute centers on a water supply contract and ownership of well-digging machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Kress
Alma
Jude
Probate
Gratiot County
Kress
Dimes G. Kress
Gratiot
Krewe
Darkeoy
Supreme Court
Krew
Ite
Purcell
Uneder
EB. 4
Aes Bine
City of
Alo
Kelly S. Sears
St. Johns
Burglary at Three Ann Arbor Firms Suspects Three
Three unidentified men burglarized Alma Elevator Home Lumber and Fuel Freight Depot and Brown Ward Coal office Sunday night. Windows were forced or jimmied. few changes were taken at Brown Ward and Ann Arbor freight offices, while Home Lumber & Fuel lost about three dollars from the till including Canadian coins. Footprints in snow indicate a trio active, with two suspects staying outside near Woodworth Avenue while one entered. The week old reports connect the incidents to the same three men and suggest the disturbances occurred during early night hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvaha
Thiewen
and Arbor
Brown Ward Coal Company
Henne Lumber & Fuel Company
Home Lumber and Fuel Company
Brown-Ward Coal Company
Ann Arbor
Home Lumber & Fuel Company
Harry Gerber
Tenek
Alma Merchants Prepare Largest Sale in History
Alma merchants launch a prewar style sale starting next Wednesday. D W Robinson stores will close Friday night to reopen with heavily reduced prices under Chicago expert Mr. Hart. He forecasts 215000 worth of goods and plans to fully stock both stores and their basements for the event with demonstrations on warehousing and merchandising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alon Ie
Alma
D. W. Robinson
Robinson
Hurt
Chicago
St. Joe
Mosix
Hart
dMart
Rotleen
Basie
Seale
Mr. Hart
New Sales Manager Appointed Amid Turbulent Trade Brief
A new sales manager was named as part of a reshuffle within the company amid ongoing trade tensions. The appointment targets improved coordination with regional offices and a push to meet quarterly goals, with responsibilities to streamline pricing and customer outreach.
Proposed Roller Mills deal fails in Alma Michigan
The Wright Estate stock sale to reopen Alma Grain and Lumber mills failed. Alma Board of Trade returned subscribed funds after partners led by John Hicks James Gibbs James Crawford and A C Crawford abandoned the plan due to market conditions. A Seville Sumner Farmers Club meeting is announced for January 6 1021 with a pot luck meal and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Alma Grain & Lumber Company
Alma
Alma Board of Trade
John Hicks
St. Johns
James P. Gibbs
James Crawford
Ithaca
A.C. Craw Fon
Hreckenridge
Chewtucle
Sharp
Crayford
Board of Trade
Board of Trae
Whipple Named General Sales Manager of Republic Truck Company
Colonel Frank E. K. Sait announces A J Whipple will join Republic Truck Sale Corporation as general sales manager, bringing extensive motor truck and merchandising experience from Diamond T and Atlas Portland Cement. Whipple plans to relocate from Chicago to Alm Whippie and will help expand distribution while engaging with national motor truck groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank EK Sait
Fiat View Previnent
Republic Motor Truck Company
Fis
Noe Aeioerient
Auprintmenit
A.J. Whippi
Republic Truck Sale Corporation
Alm
Whippie
Dutiee
Alma
Chicago
Whipple
Pmamond T. Motor Truck Company
Washington, D. C
Lnter
National Association of
Motor Truck
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Atlas-Portland Cement Company
Marquet’ Cement Company
Republic Organization
United States
Smith
Rex
Quiet Alma marriage ties Laura Quick and John Chick
Mrs Laura Quick and Mr John Chick wed quietly at 10 00 am Tuesday in the bride’s mother Mrs J B Quick home on Rockingham Avenue. After the ceremony they left for a short honeymoon trip. Mrs Chick owns Quick Millinery. Mr Chick is a Huonomy Shoe Co proprietor and city commissioner. Also noted: Woman’s Auxiliary of George W Myers Post No 13% elected officers. W C Brownmeter, Idaho coach, injured in an auto crash, paralyzed on right side, former Alma College mentor, part of a famed 1912 team lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Quick
John Chink
Jackson
3. B. Qowk
Rockingham Avenue
Thick
Chick
Alma
Huonomy
Woman's Auxiliary
George W. Myers
American Legion
Jeremy Kanter
Louise McLaughan
Louise Dumas
Orville Allen
Creaser
Kleamaster
Huye Waco
W. (. Brownmeter
University of Idaho
Army College
Alms College
Footsalamr
Mt. Pleasant Normale
Olivet
Kalinmanoe College
Bn Rosaire
Hie
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Siso
Charlevoix
Vincent P. Cah
Wunt
Mia
Stearn
Mixa Frances Hixon
Louie Schulte
Shepherd
Rev
Duffey
Legionaires
Women’s Auxiliary
Manning of
Lanving
M. E
Crooks
Telegraph
Masonic Lodge
Dames Lodge
Ameate
Pythias
Jowal
Enon
Hustlers
Irene Loexied
John Ard
Maple Avenue
Mame Finge
Neon
Christenden
Arlineten C. Marrow
St Louis
Mart
W. Duffey
Methodiat Episen
Mos Morrow
W. Kelder
Alma Ant
Frank MacCallum Mohr
MacCallum Moor
Home Lumber & Fuel
Donuney
Packer
Lawrenne
Ouitinint Cherwanton
A.J. Whipple
Farmers’ Club
Seville-Sumner
August Lindstrom
Elwel Corners
State Farmers’ Club Association
William Schiff
Alm Savings & Lawn
Weretory
Superior Street
Whipple Republic
Frank E. Smith
Bility
Woman's Auxiliary of American Legion
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